Ritucharya

Seasonal regimen — adapting diet and lifestyle to the six Vedic seasons.

Ritucharya (Ritu = season, Charya = regimen) is the Ayurvedic system of adapting diet, exercise, and daily routine according to the six seasons — Shishira (late winter), Vasanta (spring), Grishma (summer), Varsha (monsoon), Sharad (autumn), and Hemanta (early winter). Each season has a dominant Dosha influence, and the Rishis prescribed specific foods, activities, and practices for each to maintain optimal health throughout the year.